MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front switch not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front tyre perishing
high beam tell tale not working
Fuel system component leaking carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front tyre perishing
high beam tell tale not working
Fuel tank insecure rear bolt missing/front nut loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Position lamp insecure light unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Horn control defective (1.7.2a)
Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?
Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD51 JHE is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 9,228 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD51 JHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Royal Enfield Bullet 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FD51 JHE registered?
FD51 JHE is a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 11 November 2001.
Is FD51 JHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD51 JHE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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